Christmas Tree Permits…

Even though some forests have already exhausted permits, the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest still has more than 3,800 left and will continue to sell them through Dec. 23. Christmas tree cutting permits are available at all five ranger districts or can be purchased through the mail. As part of the Every Kid in a Park initiative, every fourth grader with a valid fourth-grade pass is eligible for a free Christmas tree permit. The child, his pass or voucher, and parent/guardian will need to come in person to the district office to get the permit. These cannot be mailed. Detailed information about the Christmas tree-cutting program is available on the Christmas tree permit hotline at 928-333-6229 and the ASNFs’ website home-page under “Passes and Permits” at www.fs.usda.gov/main/asnf/passes-permits.